CCTV footage has captured a disturbing moment when two armed robbers stormed a restaurant in Nairobi and held customers at gunpoint.
The two attackers robbed 17 people in a swift and coordinated raid before escaping on a motorcycle.
The Kenya Times has exclusively obtained the CCTV footage of Chai Restaurant, where 17 diners were enjoying their evening before the two young men stormed in.
The incident, which unfolded in a matter of minutes, has raised renewed concern over rising cases of urban crime targeting public spaces, with recent cases of goons’ attacks in the country.
Armed Men Storm a Restaurant Rob Diner in a Minute
According to CCTV footage, the attack occurred on 4th June 2026 at 10:35 PM. The incident began when two young men arrived at the restaurant on two motorcycles and entered the restaurant.
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Moments later, two of them, with guns held, forced patrons in the restaurant to surrender their valuables.
The Kenya Times has established that at the time of the attack, 17 diners were inside the restaurant.
The footage shows the suspects moving quickly through the space, issuing commands demanding that victims surrender their valuables, which were surrendered.
One of the diners managed to escape through the back door, and some, after being robbed, escaped.
After taking the valuables, they walked outside the restaurant at 10:35. A restaurant staff member then walked in, and on seeing this, one of the robbers threatened him by pointing a gun at him.
When the robbers reached the exit door, another man was captured trying to attack them back, but he failed since the two had guns. The latter fled on two motorbikes.
Rising Crime and Goons attack in Nairobi
Recently, crime cases in Nairobi have increased, with many people being robbed by coordinated thugs.
Suspected goons have also increased, disrupting public spaces and robbing businesses during protests.
On June 3 2026, suspected goons stormed Thika Road in broad daylight at Pangani area, causing traffic on the busy highway.
Witnesses reported that the group disrupted movement, some armed with crude weapons. The youths allegedly vandalized property, disrupting activities in the Pangani area.
The incident was linked to demolitions in the area, which led to heavy traffic congestion before police intervened to restore order.
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A public participation meeting on the 2026/2027 national budget was disrupted after suspected goons stormed the event at All Saints Cathedral, causing panic among participants.
The meeting, organized by the Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC) on June 12, was in progress when the group forced their way into the venue, interrupting discussions.
The group allegedly attempted to snatch mobile phones from attendees, creating fear and confusion as the situation escalated.
Police officers intervened to restore order, firing warning shots into the air to disperse the group and push them out of the premises.
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